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volunteer

denver botanic gardens volunteerVolunteers are essential to our mission of connecting people with plants. Each year more than 1,100 volunteers donate their time to help in virtually every area of the Gardens, and our gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and Mount Goliath.

Volunteers provide diverse expertise and experience to our programs, gardens, research efforts, customer experiences and special events. In turn, volunteers work alongside expert staff and have many opportunities for learning and gaining experience.

Volunteering opportunities:

How To Become a Denver Botanic Gardens Volunteer:

  1. You must be at least 16 years old.
  2. Fill out a volunteer form here.
  3. Once your application is received, you will be contacted to schedule an initial interview with a placement coordinator.

View our Spring 2009 Volunteer Newsletter

Volunteer opportunities offer something for everyone, regardless of age, background, or areas of interest. Personal satisfaction for helping others is guaranteed. I always leave feeling better than when I came.”
Peg, volunteer

 

chatfield spotlight

A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

New Greenhouses at Chatfield NEW!
Greenhouses at Chatfield

 

 

Plant relocation from the existing greenhouses at York Street to the new Chatfield greenhouses began in June. Getting ready for the new York Street Greenhouse Complex construction.

Deer Creek Discovery Deer Creek Discovery children's area
Bring the little ones out to play at Chatfield in our whimsical tree house!

 

Jurassic Gardens And don't forget to see the GIANT BUGS as part of our "Jurassic Gardens" exhibit.